Der Problematische Prophet

The Old Testament Book of Jonah has attracted considerable attention ever since ancient Christian times and has stimulated the production of numerous commentaries, sermons, poetical compositions and visual depictions. Indeed, the story of Jonah has provoked heterogeneous adaptions even in the realm of contemporary literature. This volume contains studies featuring interdisciplinary exploration of the story's intermedial interpretation from ancient times through to the 20th century. In the process it considers multifaceted aspects of theology, exegesis, literature, culture and art history.